3 wireless ethernet bridge communication – Daktronics AF-3700-34 RGB User Manual

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4.3 Wireless Ethernet Bridge Communication

If the communication system is a Wireless Ethernet Bridge, look for:

• a network card in the computer connecting to a network switch or router.
• a server radio mounted on the building and a client radio at the display.

Note: This system is referred to as a “bridge” because the radios are configured as a matched
pair. Therefore, if one radio needs to be replaced, both will have to be replaced.

Connections

• Computer to network − RJ45 cable from computer port to network server in building.
• Network switch to DC injector
• Wall power adapter from 120 VAC outlet to DC injector.
• Network cable from DC injector to server radio.
• Clear line of sight between server radio and client radio.
• Client radio to display − quick-connect cable to the middle jack on display back.

Figure 31: Wireless Ethernet Bridge Layout

Troubleshooting

Component Check:

Cable

Connections

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A cable connects the computer to the network switch or router.

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A cable runs from the network switch to the DC injector.

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A cable runs from DC injector to server radio.

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The quick-connect cable is connected from the client radio to the middle jack

on back of display.

Diagnostic

LEDs

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The green LEDs will be on when DC injector has power.

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The server and client radios have internal LEDs. Refer to the Wireless

Ethernet manual for their specifications.

Display

Power

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The display is either running a message or showing a single pixel flashing in

the bottom right corner of the display when power is on.

Software

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The software and the display are set to the same network address.

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Refer to the software manual for other possible conditions.

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